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Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8H61-I R2.0 specifications summary viii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central ...support 1-22 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-22 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-22 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 iii
Contents Safety information vi About this guide vi P8H61-I R2.0 specifications summary viii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central ...support 1-22 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-22 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-22 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 iii
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..., 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot *PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. P8H61-I R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket... using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. **DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. ***Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
..., 4 ports at the back panel) (continued on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slot *PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. P8H61-I R2.0 specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket... using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. **DDR3 1600 MHz and higher memory frequency is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors. ***Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.
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ix P8H61-I R2.0 specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 1 x HDMI output port 1 x DVI-D output ... Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX form factor: 6.75 in x 6.75 in (17.1 cm x 17.1 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ix P8H61-I R2.0 specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo port 1 x HDMI output port 1 x DVI-D output ... Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5 WOL by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Mini-ITX form factor: 6.75 in x 6.75 in (17.1 cm x 17.1 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P8H61-I R2.0 Onboard LED 1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is a reminder that you must shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or...; Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. If any of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P8H61-I R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-I R2.0 motherboard! Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
...component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to page ix for buying an ASUS® P8H61-I R2.0 Onboard LED 1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction This is a reminder that you must shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or...; Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. If any of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P8H61-I R2.0 ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8H61-I R2.0 motherboard! Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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... the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P8H61-I R2.0 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-2 Do not overtighten the screws! Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as...
... the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P8H61-I R2.0 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-2 Do not overtighten the screws! Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as...
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...) EATXPWR DDR3 DIMMA1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DVI_VGA USB12 ASM 1042 LGA1155 LAN1_USB3_12 AUDIO RTL 8111F AAFP VIA VT1708S EPU SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16 12 11 10 P8H61-I R2.0 2 SPEAKER F_PANEL 6 7 SB_PWR DRCT 8 CLRTC 9 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-1 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Digital audio...
...) EATXPWR DDR3 DIMMA1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DVI_VGA USB12 ASM 1042 LGA1155 LAN1_USB3_12 AUDIO RTL 8111F AAFP VIA VT1708S EPU SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16 12 11 10 P8H61-I R2.0 2 SPEAKER F_PANEL 6 7 SB_PWR DRCT 8 CLRTC 9 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-1 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Digital audio...
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... designed for the Intel® 3rd/ 2rd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) unbuffered Dual Inline Memory Module (U-DIMM) sockets... Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-I R2.0 P8H61-I R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-4
... designed for the Intel® 3rd/ 2rd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors processors. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) unbuffered Dual Inline Memory Module (U-DIMM) sockets... Unplug all power cables before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P8H61-I R2.0 P8H61-I R2.0 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-4
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...socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • DDR3-2200 MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL GEIL GEIL KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX Part No. P8H61-I R2.0 1-6 Size F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KHA EEIH(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP)... (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM · · · · · · · · · · ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2666 MHz capability Vendors Part No. KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO....
...socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • DDR3-2200 MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL GEIL GEIL KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX Part No. P8H61-I R2.0 1-6 Size F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KHA EEIH(XMP) FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP)... (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM · · · · · · · · · · ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2666 MHz capability Vendors Part No. KINGSTON KHX2250C9D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO....
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Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. channel memory configuration. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both blue slots as one pair of dual- ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-12
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. channel memory configuration. SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory configuration. • 2 DIMMs: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both blue slots as one pair of dual- ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-12
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ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. CLRTC 12 23 P8H61-I R2.0 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-I R2.0 1-14 Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the ...
ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. CLRTC 12 23 P8H61-I R2.0 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8H61-I R2.0 1-14 Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the ...
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... USB 3.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. ASUS P8H61-I . 10. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In -...- 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I R2.0 1-16 DVI-D cannot be used under a Windows® OS environment only after the USB 3.0 driver has been installed. • USB ...
... USB 3.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 9. ASUS P8H61-I . 10. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In -...- 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with DVI-I R2.0 1-16 DVI-D cannot be used under a Windows® OS environment only after the USB 3.0 driver has been installed. • USB ...
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... GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts GND GND P8H61-I R2.0 P8H61-I R2.0 Speaker Out connector 1-17 Chapter 1: Product introduction The power supply plugs are designed to hear system beeps and warnings. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-...later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that ...
... GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts GND GND P8H61-I R2.0 P8H61-I R2.0 Speaker Out connector 1-17 Chapter 1: Product introduction The power supply plugs are designed to hear system beeps and warnings. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) The 4-...later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • DO NOT forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that ...
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...that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 3. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN P8H61-I R2.0 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan ...connectors on the fan connectors! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS FanXpert feature. CPU and chassis ...
...that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND 3. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN P8H61-I R2.0 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan ...connectors on the fan connectors! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the 4-pin CPU fan and chassis fan support the ASUS FanXpert feature. CPU and chassis ...
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... the default SATA type. GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND P8H61-I R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. •... tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. • When using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 P8H61-I R2.0 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND 4.
... the default SATA type. GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND P8H61-I R2.0 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. •... tab > SATA Configuration > SATA Mode Selection. • When using hot-plug and NCQ on Windows® Vista / Windows® 7. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 P8H61-I R2.0 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND 4.
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... LED PWR BTN +HD_LED RESET GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground HD_LEDHD_LED+ PIN 1 P8H61-I R2.0 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is read from or written to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The system ...activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. P8H61-I R2.0 +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P8H61-I R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-20 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (...
... LED PWR BTN +HD_LED RESET GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground HD_LEDHD_LED+ PIN 1 P8H61-I R2.0 Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is read from or written to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The system ...activity LED (2-pin +HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. P8H61-I R2.0 +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT P8H61-I R2.0 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-20 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (...
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...NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-I R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the... 2.0 specifications and supports up to [HD]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 1-21 Chapter 1: Product introduction P8H61-I R2.0 USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB56 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND...
...NC AAFP PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8H61-I R2.0 HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8H61-I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the... 2.0 specifications and supports up to [HD]. See section 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. 1-21 Chapter 1: Product introduction P8H61-I R2.0 USB78 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB56 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND...
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Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-22 The following screen is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with ...are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If ...
Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 1-22 The following screen is for better compatibility and system stability. 1.8.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with ...are subject to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. To run the DVD. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If ...
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... features. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the USB port. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Select Update BIOS from the Open window,... then click Open. 3. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Always update the...
... features. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. 2-2 ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press to the USB port. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of the BIOS setup program. Select Update BIOS from the Open window,... then click Open. 3. Updating from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Always update the...
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... 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61-I-R2-ASUS-0306.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Reboot the system when the update process is... to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains ...
... 3 is done. • This function supports USB flash disks formatted using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8H61-I-R2-ASUS-0306.ROM. • The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Reboot the system when the update process is... to load default BIOS values. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains ...